Brake system of car Volkswagen Golf 2

General description of the braking system
The hydraulic service brake system uses front disc brakes and rear drum brakes (in some configurations - disc) with automatic compensation of brake pad wear. The hydraulic drive...

Replacing the front brake pads
In February 1984, the design of the brake caliper was changed, which caused a change in the order of removal and installation of the brake pads. The old type of caliper is shown...

Repair of front brake calipers
Before performing any work, please read the following instructions: Each time the caliper is disassembled, the seals included in the repair kit must be replaced. Do not install...

Front brake disc repair
In case of strong beating (uneven wear) the brake disc can be ground or turned. However, its thickness must not be allowed to decrease excessively ( see table 23 ). Also check the...

Checking and replacing rear brake pads
The rear brakes are designed to allow the thickness of the brake shoe linings to be checked through holes in the brake shield. Figure 426 shows such a hole closed with a plug. If...

Master Brake Cylinder — Design Description
All VW Golf II/Jetta II models use a brake master cylinder (figure 431) with a sequential arrangement of pistons, which has a two-cavity reservoir 3 for brake fluid with one...

Replacing the master brake cylinder (MBC)
The brake master cylinder is mounted on the vacuum booster and can be removed from the engine compartment. Unscrew the brake pipes from the master cylinder and carefully move them...

Vacuum brake booster — design description
The installed vacuum booster has a diameter of 180 mm. Vacuum booster (figure 432) it is not recommended to repair it, as special equipment is required for its disassembly and...

Pressure regulator — removal and installation
Pressure regulator (figure 433) bolted to the body in front of the rear left wheel. To remove the pressure regulator, you need to: Add brake fluid to the upper mark on the surface...

Bleeding the brake system, replacing the brake fluid
Signs of air in the brake system include a failure of the brake pedal or its "softness" (lack of resistance from the pedal when pressing hard on it). The appearance of air may be...

Parking brake — design description
The transmission of braking force is carried out mechanically. If you pull the lever 2 (figure 434) parking brake, both cables connected to the equalizer bracket going to the rear...

Checking the free play of the parking brake
The parking brake should begin to apply with the third click of the lever. When snapped onto the fourth tooth, the wheels should be locked. If the lever stroke is longer, this...

Replacing the parking brake cable
Support the car from behind and release the parking brake. Remove the extension from the center console in the passenger compartment. Loosen the lock nut and adjusting nut on the...

Adjusting the parking brake
Raise the car from behind so that both wheels hang freely. Press the brake pedal firmly once. Remove the extension from the center console in the passenger compartment. Release...

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
In some trim levels, the vehicle may be equipped with an anti-lock braking system, the purpose of which is to regulate the pressure in the brake circuits and to achieve an optimal...

Possible malfunctions of the brake system
Possible malfunctions of the brake system

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